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| katmom |
Posted - Apr 24 2015 : 11:42:20 AM
Ok, I have a huge container full of UFO's...   
So when we have a dreary drab weather day here in the mountains,,, do I go to the container of UFO's to work on one???
Oh Heck No!
I start a new project!!!!
But I must confess.. I did use up some scrap fabrics.. so that is my justification...
clothes pin apron #1
clothes pin apron #2
jeans apron #3
(you can go to my katmom blog to see/read)
Sometimes you just need to work on small projects to feel like you have accomplished something...
I haven't decided if I will put the B&W apron in my trailer or the denim one... or both!
>^..^<
Happiness is being a katmom and Glamping Diva!
www.katmom4.blogspot.com & http://graciesvictorianrose.blogspot.com
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| ceejay48 |
Posted - Aug 08 2015 : 10:11:21 AM
You go girl!
CJ
..from the barefoot farmgirl in SW Colorado...sister chick #665.
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| quiltee |
Posted - Aug 07 2015 : 4:20:51 PM
So true Bonnie and Grace. Slow is great for denim sewing.
Farmgirl hugs,
Linda O
Lone Oak, TX
Farmgirl #1919
"Women are Angels, and when someone breaks our wings, we simply continue to fly . . . on a broomstick - we're flexible, like that."
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| Bonnie Ellis |
Posted - Aug 07 2015 : 4:17:28 PM
A heavy-duty jeans needle helps a lot too, but as Grace says, sew slowly.
grandmother and orphan farmgirl |
| katmom |
Posted - Aug 07 2015 : 3:46:58 PM
when stitching over several layers of Denim,,, I start gently,,, and sometimes even guide hand control/wheel if I hear my machine struggling,,, I usually sew at a slower pace when working with denim.
>^..^<
Happiness is being a katmom and Glamping Diva!
www.katmom4.blogspot.com & http://graciesvictorianrose.blogspot.com
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| sonshine4u |
Posted - Aug 05 2015 : 05:25:16 AM
Cute!!! Love the fabrics!
Farmgirl Hugs!
~April
River Valley Farmgirls
Chapter Leader
~Playing in the Sonshine~
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| quiltee |
Posted - Aug 04 2015 : 06:39:17 AM
Shannon -
I've used my serger for adding the ruffles together at the bottom, but for the trims at the sides and for attaching the skirt to the denim I usually use my machine. I don't want the serger to have to go through too many thicknesses of denim.
Using the tops of older jeans is a great way to recycle.
Farmgirl hugs,
Linda O
Lone Oak, TX
Farmgirl #1919
"Women are Angels, and when someone breaks our wings, we simply continue to fly . . . on a broomstick - we're flexible, like that."
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| hudsonsinaf |
Posted - Aug 04 2015 : 06:33:56 AM
Thanks Linda! I'm going to have to try it! My serger seems to be a pretty tough cookie, and I have needles for my regular machine for thicker material that are more heavy duty... I just cannot imagine breaking one of my machines and going without, lol. I always seem to shy away from using jean material...
~ Shannon
http://hudson-everydayblessings.blogspot.com/ |
| quiltee |
Posted - Aug 04 2015 : 05:54:02 AM
Shannon -
I sew on jeans all the time for aprons with no problems. I use various sewing machines. Sometimes sewing across the triple-thickness seams are more difficult and I've broken a needle, but that's not often.
Farmgirl hugs,
Linda O
Lone Oak, TX
Farmgirl #1919
"Women are Angels, and when someone breaks our wings, we simply continue to fly . . . on a broomstick - we're flexible, like that."
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| hudsonsinaf |
Posted - Aug 04 2015 : 05:45:33 AM
Those are so cute! Is jean material hard to sew? Can you use a regular sewing machine and/or serger? I am always worried that the thicker material will kill my machine :/
~ Shannon
http://hudson-everydayblessings.blogspot.com/ |
| Red Tractor Girl |
Posted - Aug 04 2015 : 05:43:15 AM
Grace, your aprons are very creative and fun!!
Winnie #3109
Red Tractor Girl
Farm Sister of the Year 2014-2015 |
| quiltee |
Posted - Aug 03 2015 : 5:02:48 PM
Love making aprons - and finding new ideas for them. And, Kat, I agree with you - I usually have good intentions of finishing UFOs, but most are quilts and are time consuming. I'd rather finish lots of smaller projects instead of one large project.
Farmgirl hugs,
Linda O
Lone Oak, TX
Farmgirl #1919
"Women are Angels, and when someone breaks our wings, we simply continue to fly . . . on a broomstick - we're flexible, like that."
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| Bear5 |
Posted - Apr 26 2015 : 12:53:24 PM
Such cute aprons. Thanks for sharing with us.
Marly
"It's only when we truly know and understand that we have a limited time on earth- and that we have no way of knowing when our time is up- that we will begin to live each day to the fullest, as if it was the only one we had." Elisabeth Kurler-Ross |
| katmom |
Posted - Apr 25 2015 : 9:55:11 PM
Oh Nini, the denim one was sew easy peasy,, it was the back side of a pair of jeans,, I just bias seamed the side edge, and added 3 rows of gathered fabric/ruffle and for the Tie/sash I just stitched up one long tie/sash and ran the sash through the belt loops...
I have a Serger sewing machine, so I serger all the raw edges.
>^..^<
Happiness is being a katmom and Glamping Diva!
www.katmom4.blogspot.com & http://graciesvictorianrose.blogspot.com
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| Ninibini |
Posted - Apr 25 2015 : 1:03:49 PM
Grace! I love them! The denim pockets one is my absolute favorite! <I really, really, really, REALLY need to re-learn how to sew!!!!> Great job, sister! You GO girl! Hugs - Nini
Farmgirl Sister #1974
God gave us two hands... one to help ourselves, and one to help others!
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| Red Tractor Girl |
Posted - Apr 25 2015 : 05:17:21 AM
Grace, those aprons are so fun and pretty! I especially love that sassy denim one!!
Winnie #3109
Red Tractor Girl
Farm Sister of the Year 2014 |
| Bonnie Ellis |
Posted - Apr 24 2015 : 10:30:34 PM
Wonderfully fun!
grandmother and orphan farmgirl |
| Song Sparrow |
Posted - Apr 24 2015 : 7:17:33 PM
Gorgeous! Its like apron heaven! Hugs!
Peace in our hearts, peace in the world
Amy www.danaherandcloud.com
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| notathreatinsight |
Posted - Apr 24 2015 : 12:34:33 PM
Love those aprons Grace!
Erin
Farmgirl #3762
"It is... through the world of the imagination which takes us beyond the restrictions of provable fact, that we touch the hem of truth." - Madeleine L'Engle
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| YellowRose |
Posted - Apr 24 2015 : 12:28:32 PM
Grace, love all your aprons. Like you I find the Jubilee apron pattern easy to make, and it lends itself to many fabrics, styles, and fun ideas.
Have a blessed day, Sara
FarmGirl Sister #6034 8/25/14
Lord put your arm around my shoulders and your hand over my mouth.
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| katmom |
Posted - Apr 24 2015 : 11:46:32 AM
I forgot to mention,,, the pink apron and the B&W apron are from the pattern posted here on the MJF forum,,, In the 'Jubilee' thread...
It's an easy peasy apron pattern and great use of scrap fabric... as you can see, I modified it a bit to accommodate the scrap fabric I had...
And as always,, yep, a 'yoyo' or two will always be found on my aprons...
>^..^<
Happiness is being a katmom and Glamping Diva!
www.katmom4.blogspot.com & http://graciesvictorianrose.blogspot.com
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